A Comparison Between Dexamethasone and Clonidine as Adjuvants to Levobupivacaine in the Supraclavicular Approach to the Brachial Plexus Block: A Double-Blind Study
Sapna Yadav,
Kirtika Yadav,
Jaishri Bogra
et al.
Abstract:Objective: The objective of this clinical study is to compare the efficacy of adding dexamethasone or clonidine as an adjuvant drug to levobupivacaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block (BPB) with regard to the onset and duration of sensory and motor blocks along with duration of postoperative analgesia.Background: Brachial plexus block (BPB), with or without general anesthesia, has been used widely for multiple upper limb surgical procedures, by virtue of its efficacy in terms of cost-effectiveness, eff… Show more
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